Lexmoto ZSX
Real ownership data from 1,576 UK ZSX motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common ZSX problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | fail | 18.7% |
| Lights and indicators | dangerous | 14.2% |
| Steering and head bearings | dangerous | 11.8% |
| Tyres | major | 7.6% |
| Frame and structure | dangerous | 6.5% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 5.8% |
| Wheels | dangerous | 5.1% |
| Other | fail | 3.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is fuel system.
ZSX mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| YearYear | MedianMedian mileage | Mi/yrMiles/year | MOT passFirst-time pass | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 22 | 8,155 mi | 1,850 | 58.97% |
| 2020 | 263 | 7,660 mi | 1,598 | 58.51% |
| 2019 | 186 | 9,612 mi | 1,850 | 51.91% |
| 2018 | 184 | 7,952 mi | 1,458 | 59.96% |
| 2017 | 166 | 9,255 mi | 1,641 | 59.88% |
| 2016 | 348 | 7,434 mi | 1,180 | 56.82% |
| 2015 | 151 | 8,823 mi | 1,219 | 56.29% |
| 2014 | 200 | 8,501 mi | 1,466 | 56.51% |
| 2013 | 56 | 6,180 mi | 742 | 63.13% |
ZSX questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Lexmoto ZSX?
Across 1,576 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are brakes (18.7% of all recorded faults), lights and indicators (14.2% of all recorded faults), steering and head bearings (11.8% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Lexmoto ZSX?
The median Lexmoto ZSX in the UK has covered 8,196 miles, and typically rides about 1,419 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 4,621 and 13,283 miles.
Is the Lexmoto ZSX reliable?
57.35% of Lexmoto ZSX MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.11 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 1,576 Lexmoto ZSX motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.